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18 U.S.C. Section 922 - Unlawful Acts
Referenced in: Massachusetts Ammunition Laws: Purchase, Storage, and Transport
18 U.S.C. Section 922 - Unlawful Acts
Referenced in: Private Firearms Sales in Massachusetts: Complete Legal Guide
18 U.S.C. Section 926A - Interstate Transportation of Firearms
Referenced in: Transporting Firearms in Massachusetts: Legal Requirements
18 U.S.C. Section 926A - Interstate Transportation of Firearms
Referenced in: 18 USC §926A: FOPA Interstate Transport Protection
27 CFR 478.99 - Firearm and Ammunition Sales
Referenced in: Massachusetts Ammunition Laws: Purchase, Storage, and Transport
AmmoLand. Massachusetts to Launch Online Gun Registration and Serialization Systems (Sep. 2025)
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: What Changed
AmmoLand. Massachusetts to Launch Online Gun Registration and Serialization Systems (Sep. 2025)
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws
AmmoLand. Trump DOJ Submits Brief in MA Handgun Roster Case (Feb. 2026)
Referenced in: Frame Transfers: How to Buy Off-Roster Handguns in Massachusetts
AmmoLand. Trump DOJ Submits Brief in Massachusetts Handgun Roster Case (Feb. 2026)
Referenced in: Analysis: Impact of Bruen on Massachusetts Firearms Licensing
AmmoLand. Trump DOJ Submits Brief in Massachusetts Handgun Roster Case (Feb. 2026)
Referenced in: 940 CMR 16.00: AG Handgun Sales Regulations
AmmoLand. Trump DOJ Submits Brief in Massachusetts Handgun Roster Case (Feb. 2026)
Referenced in: AG Handgun Sales Enforcement Notice
Appeals Court. Commonwealth v. Patterson, 79 Mass. App. Ct. 316 (2011)
Referenced in: Home Defense by Unlicensed Residents in Massachusetts
Appeals Court. Commonwealth v. Summers, 93 Mass. App. Ct. 260 (2018)
Referenced in: Vehicle Carry in Massachusetts: Passengers, Storage, and Rideshare
Appeals Court. Commonwealth v. Toon, 55 Mass. App. Ct. 642 (2002)
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
ATF - Unlicensed Person Firearm Transfers
Referenced in: Inheriting Firearms in Massachusetts: Legal Guide for Heirs
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(c): Possession of a Machine Gun
Referenced in: 27 CFR Part 478: ATF Firearms Regulations
ATF. 27 C.F.R. Section 478.11 — Definitions
Referenced in: Suppressors, New Hampshire, and Dual Residency: A Path That Stays in New Hampshire
Referenced in: Building a Firearm from a Lower Receiver in Massachusetts
ATF. Frame or receiver legal-review questions and answers
Referenced in: Building a Firearm from a Lower Receiver in Massachusetts
ATF. Frame or receiver legal-review questions and answers
Referenced in: Untraceable Firearms (Ghost Guns) in Massachusetts: What the Law Says
ATF. Upcoming regulation changes
Referenced in: Suppressors, New Hampshire, and Dual Residency: A Path That Stays in New Hampshire
Ballotpedia. Massachusetts Firearm Regulations Referendum
Referenced in: Massachusetts Firearms Registration Deadline: What to Do Before October 28, 2026
Ballotpedia. Massachusetts Firearm Regulations Referendum (2026)
Referenced in: November 2026 Ballot Question: The Vote to Repeal Chapter 135
Ballotpedia. Massachusetts Firearm Regulations Referendum (2026)
Referenced in: Massachusetts Chapter 135: Complete Guide to the New Gun Laws
Ballotpedia. Massachusetts Firearm Regulations Referendum (2026)
Referenced in: 2026 Ballot Referendum: Repealing Chapter 135
Beckwith v. Frey, 1st Circuit opinion (April 3, 2026)
Referenced in: Beckwith v. Frey: First Circuit Vacates Injunction Against Maine Waiting Period
Bletzer and Bletzer. OUI firearm-license consequences
Referenced in: Massachusetts LTC Suitability and Denial: What Disqualifies You
Boston Globe. People Under 21 Can't Have a Handgun License in Massachusetts (Mar. 2026)
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC)
Boston Globe. Supreme Court Declines to Hear N.H. Man's Petition (Jan. 2026)
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131F: Non-Resident Temporary License to Carry
Boston Globe. Supreme Court Declines to Hear N.H. Man's Petition (Jan. 2026)
Referenced in: Analysis: Impact of Bruen on Massachusetts Firearms Licensing
Boston Globe. Supreme Court Declines to Hear N.H. Man's Petition (Jan. 2026)
Referenced in: Non-Resident Temporary License to Carry
Capen v. Campbell, 134 F.4th 660 (1st Cir. 2025)
Referenced in: Capen v. Campbell: First Circuit Upholds Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban
Capen v. Campbell, No. 24-1061 (1st Cir. 2025)
Referenced in: Hanlon v. Campbell: NRA and GOAL Challenge Massachusetts Assault-Style Firearms Ban
Capen v. Campbell, No. 24-1380 (1st Cir. 2025)
Referenced in: Is My Rifle Legal in Massachusetts? A Compliance Guide
Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Private Firearms Sales in Massachusetts: Complete Legal Guide
City of Boston Assault Weapon Ordinance
Referenced in: Boston Municipal Ordinance: Assault Weapons Registration
City of Boston. Municipal Code, Chapter 16
Referenced in: Boston Municipal Ordinance: Assault Weapons Registration
City of Boston. Municipal Code, Chapter 16
Referenced in: Boston Firearms Discharge Ordinance
City of Cambridge Law Department - Municipal Code Access
Referenced in: Firearm Storage Rules in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Commonwealth v. Marquis, SJC-13562
Referenced in: Capen v. Campbell: First Circuit Upholds Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban
Commonwealth v. Marquis, SJC-13562 (Mass. 2025)
Referenced in: Analysis: Impact of Bruen on Massachusetts Firearms Licensing
Commonwealth v. Marquis, SJC-13562 (Mass. 2025)
Referenced in: Non-Resident Temporary License to Carry
Commonwealth v. Marquis, SJC-13562 (Mass. 2025)
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131F: Non-Resident Temporary License to Carry
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. 921: Definitions (Federal Firearms Act)
Referenced in: Frame Transfers: How to Buy Off-Roster Handguns in Massachusetts
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44
Referenced in: 18 USC §§921-931: Gun Control Act Overview
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. Section 926A
Referenced in: 18 USC §926A: FOPA Interstate Transport Protection
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. Section 926A (enforcement context)
Referenced in: 18 USC §926A: FOPA Interstate Transport Protection
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. Section 926B
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(j): Carrying a Firearm in a School Zone
CourtListener. Capen v. Campbell lead district-court docket
Referenced in: Capen v. Campbell: First Circuit Upholds Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban
CourtListener. Capen v. Campbell lead district-court docket
Referenced in: Hanlon v. Campbell: NRA and GOAL Challenge Massachusetts Assault-Style Firearms Ban
CourtListener. Capen v. Campbell lead district-court docket
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 128: Dealer Licensing Violations and the Assault-Style Firearm Framework
DCJIS. MIRCS Unified Gun Portal
Referenced in: Massachusetts Firearms Registration Deadline: What to Do Before October 28, 2026
DCJIS. MIRCS Unified Gun Portal
Referenced in: Untraceable Firearms (Ghost Guns) in Massachusetts: What the Law Says
DCJIS. Non-Resident Firearms Licensing
Referenced in: Massachusetts Concealed Carry Reciprocity Guide
DEA. Hearing on proposed broader marijuana rescheduling
Referenced in: Marijuana and Firearms in Massachusetts: The Federal-State Conflict
DEA. Hearing on proposed broader marijuana rescheduling
Referenced in: 18 USC §922(g): Federal Prohibited Persons
DOJ Civil Rights Division amicus brief (January 28, 2026)
Referenced in: Granata v. Campbell: DOJ Amicus Brief and First Circuit Appeal on MA Handgun Roster
EOPSS Guidance 4 - An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws
Referenced in: eFA-10 Registration Guide: When and How to File in Massachusetts
EOPSS. 501 CMR 7.00 Approved Firearms Roster
Referenced in: Massachusetts Approved Handgun Roster: August 2026 Update
EOPSS. 501 CMR 7.00 Approved Firearms Roster
Referenced in: 501 CMR 7.00: Approved Firearms Roster Regulations
EOPSS. 501 CMR 7.00: Approved Firearms Roster
Referenced in: Frame Transfers: How to Buy Off-Roster Handguns in Massachusetts
EOPSS. 501 CMR 7.00: Approved Firearms Roster
Referenced in: 940 CMR 16.00: AG Handgun Sales Regulations
EOPSS. 501 CMR 7.00: Approved Firearms Roster
Referenced in: 501 CMR 7.07: Roster Form and Publication
EOPSS. 501 CMR 7.00: Approved Firearms Roster
Referenced in: Is My Rifle Legal in Massachusetts? A Compliance Guide
EOPSS. 501 CMR 7.07: Roster Form and Publication
Referenced in: 501 CMR 7.07: Roster Form and Publication
EOPSS. 515 CMR 3.00 current regulation page
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws
EOPSS. 515 CMR 3.00 current regulation page
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: What Changed
EOPSS. An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws Guidance Letter 2
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 128A: Private Firearm Transfer Provisions
EOPSS. An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws Guidance Letter 2
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 129B: Firearm Identification Card
EOPSS. An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws Guidance Letter 2
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 129C: Possession and Transfer Requirements
EOPSS. An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws Guidance Letter 2
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131L: Firearms Storage Requirements
EOPSS. An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws Guidance Letter 2
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(a): Carrying Without a License
EOPSS. An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws Guidance Letter 2
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131: License to Carry Firearms
EOPSS. An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws Guidance Letter 4
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 129C: Possession and Transfer Requirements
EOPSS. Approved Firearms Roster
Referenced in: Buying a Handgun in Massachusetts: Step-by-Step Compliance Guide
EOPSS. Approved Firearms Rosters
Referenced in: Massachusetts Approved Handgun Roster: August 2026 Update
EOPSS. Approved Handgun Roster August 2026
Referenced in: Massachusetts Approved Handgun Roster: August 2026 Update
EOPSS. Approved Handgun Roster August 2026
Referenced in: 501 CMR 7.00: Approved Firearms Roster Regulations
EOPSS. Firearms Law Guidance Documents
Referenced in: Is My Rifle Legal in Massachusetts? A Compliance Guide
EOPSS. Firearms Licensing Information
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC)
EOPSS. Guidance Letter #1 on Chapter 135
Referenced in: EOPSS Guidance Letters on Chapter 135 Implementation
EOPSS. Guidance Letter #2 on Chapter 135
Referenced in: EOPSS Guidance Letters on Chapter 135 Implementation
EOPSS. Guidance Letter #3 on Chapter 135
Referenced in: EOPSS Guidance Letters on Chapter 135 Implementation
EOPSS. Guidance Letter #4 on Chapter 135
Referenced in: EOPSS Guidance Letters on Chapter 135 Implementation
EOPSS. Guidance Letter #4 on Chapter 135 (Nov. 13, 2025)
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: What Changed
EOPSS. Guidance Letter #4 on Chapter 135 (Nov. 13, 2025)
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws
EOPSS. Guidance Letter #4 on Chapter 135 (Nov. 13, 2025)
Referenced in: Massachusetts Chapter 135: Complete Guide to the New Gun Laws
EOPSS. Guidance Letter #4 on Chapter 135 (Nov. 13, 2025)
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC)
EOPSS. Guidance Letter 4 on Chapter 135
Referenced in: Massachusetts Firearms Registration Deadline: What to Do Before October 28, 2026
EOPSS. Guidance Letter 4 on Chapter 135
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 121B: Electronic Firearms Registration
EOPSS. Guidance Letter 4 on Chapter 135
Referenced in: Untraceable Firearms and Serialization Requirements: Sections 121C and 121D
EOPSS. Guidance Letter 4 on Chapter 135
Referenced in: Untraceable Firearms (Ghost Guns) in Massachusetts: What the Law Says
EOPSS. Guidance on Chapter 135 Implementation
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC)
EOPSS. Guidance on Chapter 135 Implementation
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: What Changed
EOPSS. Live Fire Training Requirements Meeting Minutes (May 29, 2025)
Referenced in: EOPSS Guidance Letters on Chapter 135 Implementation
EOPSS. Public Hearing -- Live Fire #1 (May 29, 2025)
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: What Changed
EOPSS. Public Hearing -- Live Fire #1 (May 29, 2025)
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC)
EOPSS. Public Hearing -- Live Fire #1 (May 29, 2025)
Referenced in: EOPSS Guidance Letters on Chapter 135 Implementation
EOPSS. Section 152 Live Firearms Report
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC)
EOPSS. Section 152 Live Firearms Report
Referenced in: EOPSS Guidance Letters on Chapter 135 Implementation
Federal Register. Federal firearm rights restoration final rule
Referenced in: 18 USC §922(g): Federal Prohibited Persons
Federal Register. Revising Definition of Unlawful User
Referenced in: 18 USC §922(g): Federal Prohibited Persons
Federal Register. Revising Definition of Unlawful User
Referenced in: Marijuana and Firearms in Massachusetts: The Federal-State Conflict
Federal Register. Revising Definition of Unlawful User
Referenced in: Massachusetts LTC Suitability and Denial: What Disqualifies You
Firearms Policy Coalition. Granata v. Campbell
Referenced in: Frame Transfers: How to Buy Off-Roster Handguns in Massachusetts
Firearms Policy Coalition. Granata v. Campbell
Referenced in: 940 CMR 16.00: AG Handgun Sales Regulations
Firearms Policy Coalition. Granata v. Campbell
Referenced in: 501 CMR 7.07: Roster Form and Publication
Firearms Policy Coalition. Granata v. Campbell
Referenced in: 501 CMR 7.00: Approved Firearms Roster Regulations
Firearms Transaction Portal Deletion Request Form
Referenced in: eFA-10 Registration Guide: When and How to File in Massachusetts
First Circuit Opinion - Beckwith v. Frey, No. 25-1160
Referenced in: Beckwith v. Frey: First Circuit Vacates Injunction Against Maine Waiting Period
First Circuit Opinion - Worman v. Healey
Referenced in: Worman v. Healey: First Circuit Upholds AWB Under Pre-Bruen Framework
First Circuit opinion in Capen v. Campbell
Referenced in: Is My Rifle Legal in Massachusetts? A Compliance Guide
First Circuit. Recchia v. Campbell
Referenced in: Capen v. Campbell: First Circuit Upholds Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban
First Circuit. Recchia v. Campbell
Referenced in: Hanlon v. Campbell: NRA and GOAL Challenge Massachusetts Assault-Style Firearms Ban
First Circuit. Recchia v. Campbell
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 128: Dealer Licensing Violations and the Assault-Style Firearm Framework
Garland v. Cargill, 602 U.S. 406 (2024)
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(c): Possession of a Machine Gun
Get The Facts 2026. What Is This All About?
Referenced in: 2026 Ballot Referendum: Repealing Chapter 135
Giffords Law Center. Mental health reporting in Massachusetts
Referenced in: Massachusetts LTC Suitability and Denial: What Disqualifies You
GOAL. Ballot Question Confusion
Referenced in: November 2026 Ballot Question: The Vote to Repeal Chapter 135
GOAL. Massachusetts immunity argument
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 128: Dealer Licensing Violations and the Assault-Style Firearm Framework
GOAL. Massachusetts Manipulates Ballot Initiative to Repeal Chapter 135
Referenced in: November 2026 Ballot Question: The Vote to Repeal Chapter 135
Granata v. Campbell, D. Mass. summary judgment (August 2025)
Referenced in: Granata v. Campbell: DOJ Amicus Brief and First Circuit Appeal on MA Handgun Roster
Hanlon v. Campbell complaint, filed August 21, 2025
Referenced in: Analysis: Impact of Bruen on Massachusetts Firearms Licensing
Hanlon v. Campbell complaint, filed August 21, 2025
Referenced in: Capen v. Campbell: First Circuit Upholds Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban
Hanlon v. Campbell complaint, filed August 21, 2025
Referenced in: Hanlon v. Campbell: NRA and GOAL Challenge Massachusetts Assault-Style Firearms Ban
Hanlon v. Campbell complaint, filed August 21, 2025
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 128: Dealer Licensing Violations and the Assault-Style Firearm Framework
Justia Dockets. Granata v. Campbell, 25-1918
Referenced in: 501 CMR 7.00: Approved Firearms Roster Regulations
Justia Dockets. Granata v. Campbell, 25-1918 (1st Cir.)
Referenced in: 940 CMR 16.00: AG Handgun Sales Regulations
Justia Dockets. Granata v. Campbell, 25-1918 (1st Cir.)
Referenced in: AG Handgun Sales Enforcement Notice
Justia Dockets. Granata v. Campbell, 25-1918 (1st Cir.)
Referenced in: 501 CMR 7.07: Roster Form and Publication
Justia Dockets. Hanlon v. Campbell consolidation notice
Referenced in: Hanlon v. Campbell: NRA and GOAL Challenge Massachusetts Assault-Style Firearms Ban
Lambert v. California, 355 U.S. 225 (1957)
Referenced in: The Non-Resident Registration Gap: Mandated to Comply, Unable to Do So
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H1047 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Hunting Ammunition Bills: Nonlead and Shotgun Ammunition Reform
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H1075 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Hunting Ammunition Bills: Nonlead and Shotgun Ammunition Reform
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2589 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2590 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: H2590 (2026): Civil Liability for Owners of Lost or Stolen Firearms
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2592 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2594 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Firearms Definitions and Features Bills: Four House Bills Target Weapons Classifications
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2597 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2598 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2611 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Firearms Licensing Reform Bills: Carry Permits, Fairness, and Handgun Sales in the 2026 Session
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2621 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: H2621 (2026): Critical Incident Leave for Officers Involved in Firearm Discharges
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2640 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2672 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: H2672 (2026): Firearm Industry Accountability and Victims' Access to Justice
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2675 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Firearms Licensing Reform Bills: Carry Permits, Fairness, and Handgun Sales in the 2026 Session
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2684 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2695 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2699 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Firearms Licensing Reform Bills: Carry Permits, Fairness, and Handgun Sales in the 2026 Session
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2711 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Firearms Definitions and Features Bills: Four House Bills Target Weapons Classifications
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2713 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Firearms Definitions and Features Bills: Four House Bills Target Weapons Classifications
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2715 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Firearms Definitions and Features Bills: Four House Bills Target Weapons Classifications
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H2733 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: H2733 (2026): Audit of Gun Violence Prevention and Intervention Funding
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H3082 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H3203 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
LegiScan bill tracker for MA H548 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
LegiScan bill tracker for MA S1282 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: S1282 (2026): Release Revocation After New Firearm or Violent Offenses
LegiScan bill tracker for MA S1688 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: S1688 (2026): Firearms Purchase Exemption for Retired LEOSA-Certified Officers
LegiScan bill tracker for MA S1775 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: S1775 (2026): Antique-Firearm Exception for Protective Orders
LegiScan bill tracker for MA S397 (2025-2026)
Referenced in: S397 (2026): Safe Firearm Storage Education in Schools
LWVMA. 2026 Ballot Question Reminder
Referenced in: November 2026 Ballot Question: The Vote to Repeal Chapter 135
H1047: An Act Requiring Nonlead Ammunition When Taking Wildlife (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Hunting Ammunition Bills: Nonlead and Shotgun Ammunition Reform
H1075: An Act Relative to the Use of Shotgun Ammunition for Hunting (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Hunting Ammunition Bills: Nonlead and Shotgun Ammunition Reform
H2589: An Act Requiring Licensed Gun Owners to Submit a Yearly Affidavit (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
H2590: An Act Making Firearm Owners Civilly Liable for Damage Caused by Lost or Stolen Firearms (194th General Court)
Referenced in: H2590 (2026): Civil Liability for Owners of Lost or Stolen Firearms
H2592: An Act Authorizing the Voluntary Disavowal of Eligibility to Purchase a Firearm (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
H2594: An Act Relative to Defining Curios and Relics (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Firearms Definitions and Features Bills: Four House Bills Target Weapons Classifications
H2597: An Act Relative to the Definition of Law Enforcement Officers as Pertaining to Possession of Firearms (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
H2598: An Act Relative to Accurate Firearms Records (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
H2611: An Act Relative to Firearm Licensing Renewals During a State of Emergency (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Firearms Licensing Reform Bills: Carry Permits, Fairness, and Handgun Sales in the 2026 Session
H2621: An Act Relative to Critical Incident Leave (194th General Court)
Referenced in: H2621 (2026): Critical Incident Leave for Officers Involved in Firearm Discharges
H2640: An Act Relative to the Civilian Marksmanship Program (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
H2672: An Act Relative to Firearm Industry Accountability and Gun Violence Victims' Access to Justice (194th General Court)
Referenced in: H2672 (2026): Firearm Industry Accountability and Victims' Access to Justice
H2675: An Act Promoting Fairness in Licensing (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Firearms Licensing Reform Bills: Carry Permits, Fairness, and Handgun Sales in the 2026 Session
H2684: An Act Relative to the Return of Firearms (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
H2695: An Act Relative to Creating a Voluntary Do-Not-Sell List (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
H2699: An Act Relative to the Lawful Sale of Handguns (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Firearms Licensing Reform Bills: Carry Permits, Fairness, and Handgun Sales in the 2026 Session
H2711: An Act Relative to Semiautomatic Rifles and Shotguns (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Firearms Definitions and Features Bills: Four House Bills Target Weapons Classifications
H2713: An Act Relative to Firearm Laws (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Firearms Definitions and Features Bills: Four House Bills Target Weapons Classifications
H2715: An Act Relative to Firearms Features (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Firearms Definitions and Features Bills: Four House Bills Target Weapons Classifications
H2733: An Act Providing for an Audit of Gun Violence Prevention and Intervention Funding (194th General Court)
Referenced in: H2733 (2026): Audit of Gun Violence Prevention and Intervention Funding
H3082: An Act Establishing an Excise Tax on Guns and Ammunition (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
H3203: An Act Relative to Gun Safe Deductions (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
H548: An Act to Promote Safe Firearm Storage Education and Increase the Well-Being of Students (194th General Court)
Referenced in: Massachusetts 2026 Session Firearms Bills to Watch: Reporting, Records, Storage, and More
S1282: An Act Relative to Repeat Violent Firearm Offenders (194th General Court)
Referenced in: S1282 (2026): Release Revocation After New Firearm or Violent Offenses
S1688: An Act Relative to Retired LEOSA Certified Law Enforcement Officers (194th General Court)
Referenced in: S1688 (2026): Firearms Purchase Exemption for Retired LEOSA-Certified Officers
S1775: An Act Relative to Antique Firearm Detainment (194th General Court)
Referenced in: S1775 (2026): Antique-Firearm Exception for Protective Orders
S397: An Act to Promote Safe Firearm Storage Education and Increase the Well-Being of Students (194th General Court)
Referenced in: S397 (2026): Safe Firearm Storage Education in Schools
Maine waiting period statute (LD 60, 2024)
Referenced in: Beckwith v. Frey: First Circuit Vacates Injunction Against Maine Waiting Period
Mass.gov - Record a Private Firearms Sale or Registration
Referenced in: eFA-10 Registration Guide: When and How to File in Massachusetts
Mass.gov - Request Firearms Transaction History
Referenced in: eFA-10 Registration Guide: When and How to File in Massachusetts
Mass.gov. Appeal a firearms license denial
Referenced in: Massachusetts LTC Suitability and Denial: What Disqualifies You
Mass.gov. Appeal a firearms license denial
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC)
Mass.gov. Appeal a firearms license denial
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131F: Non-Resident Temporary License to Carry
Massachusetts Attorney General. Enforcement Notice on Prohibited Assault Weapons (July 20, 2016)
Referenced in: Is My Rifle Legal in Massachusetts? A Compliance Guide
Massachusetts Constitution, Article 48
Referenced in: November 2026 Ballot Question: The Vote to Repeal Chapter 135
Massachusetts Firearm Regulations Referendum
Referenced in: Private Firearms Sales in Massachusetts: Complete Legal Guide
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 131, Section 63
Referenced in: Transporting Firearms in Massachusetts: Legal Requirements
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 121B
Referenced in: Massachusetts Dealer License Requirements
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 121B
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 129C: Possession and Transfer Requirements
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 121C
Referenced in: Massachusetts Dealer License Requirements
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 121F
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 129B: Firearm Identification Card
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 121F
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131: License to Carry Firearms
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 123
Referenced in: Massachusetts Dealer License Requirements
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 128A
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 129C: Possession and Transfer Requirements
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 131F
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131: License to Carry Firearms
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 131K
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131L: Firearms Storage Requirements
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 131M
Referenced in: Massachusetts Dealer License Requirements
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 131P
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131: License to Carry Firearms
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 269, Section 10
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 129C: Possession and Transfer Requirements
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 269, Section 12D
Referenced in: Transporting Firearms in Massachusetts: Legal Requirements
Massachusetts H2672 Filed Text
Referenced in: H2672 (2026): Firearm Industry Accountability and Victims' Access to Justice
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 123 of the Acts of 2018
Referenced in: Extreme Risk Protection Orders: Sections 131R through 131Y
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 121: Firearms Definitions
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Untraceable Firearms and Serialization Requirements: Sections 121C and 121D
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 129B: Firearm Identification Card
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Frame Transfers: How to Buy Off-Roster Handguns in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131: License to Carry Firearms
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131L: Firearms Storage Requirements
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Section 131M: Grandfathering Assault-Style Firearms (Massachusetts)
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 121D: 3D Printer and CNC Regulations
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: November 2026 Ballot Question: The Vote to Repeal Chapter 135
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Massachusetts Chapter 135: Complete Guide to the New Gun Laws
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 123: Dealer Licensing Requirements
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 128A: Private Firearm Transfer Provisions
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 129D: Surrender on Denial or Revocation
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 130B: Firearms Licensing Review Board
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131E: Firearm Purchase Conditions (Repealed 2024)
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131K: Approved Safety and Locking Devices
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Extreme Risk Protection Orders: Sections 131R through 131Y
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 121A: Ballistics Identification
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 121E: Public Firearms Data Dashboard
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 122: Manufacturing and Wholesale Licensing
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 130: Sales to Minors
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(a): Carrying Without a License
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(k): Prohibited Areas Under Chapter 135
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(b): Carrying Dangerous Weapons
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(h): Possession Without FID Compliance
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(j): Carrying a Firearm in a School Zone
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10G: Armed Career Criminal Enhanced Penalties
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(c): Possession of a Machine Gun
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(d): Enhanced Penalties for Repeat Offenses
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 11C: Untraceable Firearm Prohibition
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Chapter 284 of the Acts of 2014: Massachusetts Gun Reform
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: AG Enforcement Notice on Copies and Duplicates (July 20, 2016)
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Hanlon v. Campbell: NRA and GOAL Challenge Massachusetts Assault-Style Firearms Ban
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131P: Basic Firearms Safety Certificate
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: 501 CMR 7.00: Approved Firearms Roster Regulations
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Firearm Storage Rules in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Massachusetts Firearms Registration Deadline: What to Do Before October 28, 2026
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC)
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Massachusetts FID Card: Application Guide
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 121B: Electronic Firearms Registration
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Massachusetts Dealer License Requirements
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Firearm Licensing Review Board: Section 130B
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Massachusetts Firearms Storage Laws: What You Need to Know
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Transporting Firearms in Massachusetts: Legal Requirements
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 128: Dealer Licensing Violations and the Assault-Style Firearm Framework
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Vehicle Carry in Massachusetts: Passengers, Storage, and Rideshare
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Untraceable Firearms (Ghost Guns) in Massachusetts: What the Law Says
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Home Defense by Unlicensed Residents in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Three Grandfathering Dates and the Burden of Proof
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Open Carry in Massachusetts: Legal Framework and Practical Limits
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: What Counts as a "Locked Container" in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: FOPA Safe Passage Through Massachusetts: A Theory, Not a Shield
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Building a Firearm from a Lower Receiver in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: "Readily Converted": The Undefined Middle Ground in Massachusetts Firearms Law
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: The Non-Resident Registration Gap: Mandated to Comply, Unable to Do So
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: What Changed
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Analysis: Impact of Bruen on Massachusetts Firearms Licensing
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: 2026 Ballot Referendum: Repealing Chapter 135
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: Is My Rifle Legal in Massachusetts? A Compliance Guide
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131F: Non-Resident Temporary License to Carry
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 180 of the Acts of 1998
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131: License to Carry Firearms
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 284 of the Acts of 2014
Referenced in: Chapter 284 of the Acts of 2014: Massachusetts Gun Reform
Massachusetts Legislature. Chapter 284 of the Acts of 2014
Referenced in: Chapter 284 of the Acts of 2014: Massachusetts Gun Reform Act
Massachusetts Legislature. H.2618
Referenced in: Chapter 135 Repeal Bills: Two House Bills Seek to Undo Massachusetts' 2024 Gun Reform Law
Massachusetts Legislature. H.2642
Referenced in: Second Amendment and Civil Rights Bills: Six House Bills Challenge Massachusetts Firearms Restrictions
Massachusetts Legislature. H.2643
Referenced in: Second Amendment and Civil Rights Bills: Six House Bills Challenge Massachusetts Firearms Restrictions
Massachusetts Legislature. H.2665
Referenced in: Second Amendment and Civil Rights Bills: Six House Bills Challenge Massachusetts Firearms Restrictions
Massachusetts Legislature. H.2673
Referenced in: Second Amendment and Civil Rights Bills: Six House Bills Challenge Massachusetts Firearms Restrictions
Massachusetts Legislature. H.2681
Referenced in: Second Amendment and Civil Rights Bills: Six House Bills Challenge Massachusetts Firearms Restrictions
Massachusetts Legislature. H.2700
Referenced in: Second Amendment and Civil Rights Bills: Six House Bills Challenge Massachusetts Firearms Restrictions
Massachusetts Legislature. H.2716
Referenced in: Chapter 135 Repeal Bills: Two House Bills Seek to Undo Massachusetts' 2024 Gun Reform Law
Massachusetts Legislature. H.5322 study order
Referenced in: Second Amendment and Civil Rights Bills: Six House Bills Challenge Massachusetts Firearms Restrictions
Massachusetts Legislature. H.5322 study order
Referenced in: Chapter 135 Repeal Bills: Two House Bills Seek to Undo Massachusetts' 2024 Gun Reform Law
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL c. 140, Section 121 (Firearms Definitions)
Referenced in: Is My Rifle Legal in Massachusetts? A Compliance Guide
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL c. 140, Section 131M (Assault-Style Firearms Prohibition)
Referenced in: Is My Rifle Legal in Massachusetts? A Compliance Guide
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL c. 269, Section 10A
Referenced in: Suppressors, New Hampshire, and Dual Residency: A Path That Stays in New Hampshire
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 121: Firearms Definitions
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121
Referenced in: Untraceable Firearms and Serialization Requirements: Sections 121C and 121D
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121
Referenced in: Massachusetts Chapter 135: Complete Guide to the New Gun Laws
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 128: Dealer Licensing Violations and the Assault-Style Firearm Framework
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121
Referenced in: Untraceable Firearms (Ghost Guns) in Massachusetts: What the Law Says
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121
Referenced in: What Counts as a "Locked Container" in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121
Referenced in: Building a Firearm from a Lower Receiver in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: What Changed
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121 (Definitions)
Referenced in: Frame Transfers: How to Buy Off-Roster Handguns in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121A
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 121A: Ballistics Identification
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121B
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 128A: Private Firearm Transfer Provisions
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121B
Referenced in: Massachusetts Chapter 135: Complete Guide to the New Gun Laws
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121B
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 121B: Electronic Firearms Registration
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121B
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 121D: 3D Printer and CNC Regulations
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121B
Referenced in: The Non-Resident Registration Gap: Mandated to Comply, Unable to Do So
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121C
Referenced in: Untraceable Firearms and Serialization Requirements: Sections 121C and 121D
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121C
Referenced in: Massachusetts Chapter 135: Complete Guide to the New Gun Laws
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121C
Referenced in: Massachusetts Firearms Registration Deadline: What to Do Before October 28, 2026
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121C
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 121D: 3D Printer and CNC Regulations
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121C
Referenced in: Untraceable Firearms (Ghost Guns) in Massachusetts: What the Law Says
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121C
Referenced in: Three Grandfathering Dates and the Burden of Proof
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121C
Referenced in: Building a Firearm from a Lower Receiver in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121C
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: What Changed
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121C (Serialization)
Referenced in: Frame Transfers: How to Buy Off-Roster Handguns in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121D
Referenced in: Untraceable Firearms and Serialization Requirements: Sections 121C and 121D
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121D
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 121D: 3D Printer and CNC Regulations
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121D
Referenced in: Untraceable Firearms (Ghost Guns) in Massachusetts: What the Law Says
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121D
Referenced in: Building a Firearm from a Lower Receiver in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121D
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: What Changed
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121E
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 121E: Public Firearms Data Dashboard
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121F
Referenced in: 18 USC §922(g): Federal Prohibited Persons
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121F
Referenced in: Marijuana and Firearms in Massachusetts: The Federal-State Conflict
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121F
Referenced in: Massachusetts LTC Suitability and Denial: What Disqualifies You
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 121F
Referenced in: Open Carry in Massachusetts: Legal Framework and Practical Limits
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 122
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 122: Manufacturing and Wholesale Licensing
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 122
Referenced in: Massachusetts Dealer License Requirements
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 123
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 123: Dealer Licensing Requirements
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 123
Referenced in: Massachusetts Approved Handgun Roster: August 2026 Update
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 128
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(a): Carrying Without a License
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 128
Referenced in: Capen v. Campbell: First Circuit Upholds Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 128
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: What Changed
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 128A
Referenced in: Frame Transfers: How to Buy Off-Roster Handguns in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 128A
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 128A: Private Firearm Transfer Provisions
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 128A
Referenced in: Buying a Handgun in Massachusetts: Step-by-Step Compliance Guide
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 129B
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 129B: Firearm Identification Card
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 129B
Referenced in: Massachusetts FID Card: Application Guide
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 129C
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 129C: Possession and Transfer Requirements
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 129C
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(a): Carrying Without a License
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 129C
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(h): Possession Without FID Compliance
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 129D
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 129D: Surrender on Denial or Revocation
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 130
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 130: Sales to Minors
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 130B
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131: License to Carry Firearms
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 130B
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 130B: Firearms Licensing Review Board
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 130B
Referenced in: Massachusetts LTC Suitability and Denial: What Disqualifies You
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 130B
Referenced in: Firearm Licensing Review Board: Section 130B
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 130B
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: What Changed
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 130B
Referenced in: Analysis: Impact of Bruen on Massachusetts Firearms Licensing
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131: License to Carry Firearms
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131
Referenced in: Commonwealth v. Thomson: Under-21 LTC Requirement Challenged at SJC
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(a): Carrying Without a License
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC)
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131
Referenced in: Firearm Licensing Review Board: Section 130B
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131
Referenced in: Buying a Handgun in Massachusetts: Step-by-Step Compliance Guide
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131
Referenced in: Home Defense by Unlicensed Residents in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131
Referenced in: Open Carry in Massachusetts: Legal Framework and Practical Limits
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131C
Referenced in: Transporting Firearms in Massachusetts: Legal Requirements
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131C
Referenced in: Vehicle Carry in Massachusetts: Passengers, Storage, and Rideshare
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131E
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131E: Firearm Purchase Conditions (Repealed 2024)
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131F
Referenced in: Analysis: Impact of Bruen on Massachusetts Firearms Licensing
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131F
Referenced in: Non-Resident Temporary License to Carry
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131F
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131F: Non-Resident Temporary License to Carry
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131K
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131K: Approved Safety and Locking Devices
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131L
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131L: Firearms Storage Requirements
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131L
Referenced in: Firearm Storage Rules in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131L
Referenced in: Massachusetts Firearms Storage Laws: What You Need to Know
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131L
Referenced in: Home Defense by Unlicensed Residents in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131L
Referenced in: What Counts as a "Locked Container" in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131M
Referenced in: Section 131M: Grandfathering Assault-Style Firearms (Massachusetts)
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131M
Referenced in: Capen v. Campbell: First Circuit Upholds Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131M
Referenced in: Boston Municipal Ordinance: Assault Weapons Registration
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131M
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 128: Dealer Licensing Violations and the Assault-Style Firearm Framework
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131M
Referenced in: Three Grandfathering Dates and the Burden of Proof
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131M
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: What Changed
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131P
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131P: Basic Firearms Safety Certificate
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131R
Referenced in: Extreme Risk Protection Orders: Sections 131R through 131Y
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131R
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: What Changed
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 209A, Section 3B
Referenced in: Massachusetts LTC Suitability and Denial: What Disqualifies You
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 231, Section 85U
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 10
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 129D: Surrender on Denial or Revocation
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 10
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 121A: Ballistics Identification
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 10
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(a): Carrying Without a License
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 10
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(k): Prohibited Areas Under Chapter 135
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 10
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(b): Carrying Dangerous Weapons
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 10
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(h): Possession Without FID Compliance
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 10
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(j): Carrying a Firearm in a School Zone
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 10
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10G: Armed Career Criminal Enhanced Penalties
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 10
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(c): Possession of a Machine Gun
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 10
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(d): Enhanced Penalties for Repeat Offenses
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 10
Referenced in: Vehicle Carry in Massachusetts: Passengers, Storage, and Rideshare
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 10
Referenced in: Home Defense by Unlicensed Residents in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 10G
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 10G: Armed Career Criminal Enhanced Penalties
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 11C
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 269, Section 11C: Untraceable Firearm Prohibition
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 11C
Referenced in: Untraceable Firearms (Ghost Guns) in Massachusetts: What the Law Says
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 269, Section 12E
Referenced in: Boston Firearms Discharge Ordinance
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 278, Section 8A
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 278, Section 8A
Referenced in: Home Defense by Unlicensed Residents in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 90, Section 24
Referenced in: Massachusetts LTC Suitability and Denial: What Disqualifies You
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 94G, Section 7
Referenced in: Marijuana and Firearms in Massachusetts: The Federal-State Conflict
Massachusetts Legislature. S.1779
Referenced in: S1779 (2026): Assault Weapon and LCF Device Exemption for Private Campus Police
Massachusetts MIRCS Unified Gun Portal
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131: License to Carry Firearms
Massachusetts Port Authority. 740 CMR 30 Airport Security
Referenced in: Transporting Firearms in Massachusetts: Legal Requirements
Massachusetts S1282 Filed Text
Referenced in: S1282 (2026): Release Revocation After New Firearm or Violent Offenses
Massachusetts S1775 Filed Text
Referenced in: S1775 (2026): Antique-Firearm Exception for Protective Orders
Massachusetts State Police. Approved Basic Firearms Safety Course List, June 5, 2026
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC)
Massachusetts State Police. Basic Firearms Safety Course Information for Law Enforcement
Referenced in: How to Apply for a Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC)
Massachusetts State Police. Basic Firearms Safety Course Information for Law Enforcement
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131: License to Carry Firearms
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. New opinions
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131: License to Carry Firearms
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. New opinions
Referenced in: Commonwealth v. Thomson: Under-21 LTC Requirement Challenged at SJC
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. SJC-13856 official case notice
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131: License to Carry Firearms
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. SJC-13856 official case notice
Referenced in: Commonwealth v. Thomson: Under-21 LTC Requirement Challenged at SJC
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Thomson appellate brief
Referenced in: Commonwealth v. Thomson: Under-21 LTC Requirement Challenged at SJC
Massachusetts. Apply for or renew a firearms license
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131: License to Carry Firearms
Massachusetts. Services and applications using MyMassGov
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131: License to Carry Firearms
Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 121A: Ballistics Identification
MGL Chapter 131, Section 64 - Hunting Ammunition
Referenced in: Massachusetts Ammunition Laws: Purchase, Storage, and Transport
MGL Chapter 140, Section 121 - Definitions
Referenced in: "Readily Converted": The Undefined Middle Ground in Massachusetts Firearms Law
MGL Chapter 140, Section 121 - Definitions
Referenced in: Three Grandfathering Dates and the Burden of Proof
MGL Chapter 140, Section 121 - Definitions
Referenced in: Massachusetts Ammunition Laws: Purchase, Storage, and Transport
MGL Chapter 140, Section 121 - Definitions
Referenced in: Massachusetts FID Card: What You Can and Cannot Do
MGL Chapter 140, Section 121 - Definitions
Referenced in: Private Firearms Sales in Massachusetts: Complete Legal Guide
MGL Chapter 140, Section 121B - Firearm Registration
Referenced in: eFA-10 Registration Guide: When and How to File in Massachusetts
MGL Chapter 140, Section 121B - Firearm Registration
Referenced in: Frame Transfers: How to Buy Off-Roster Handguns in Massachusetts
MGL Chapter 140, Section 121B - Firearm Registration
Referenced in: Private Firearms Sales in Massachusetts: Complete Legal Guide
MGL Chapter 140, Section 121C - Serialization
Referenced in: eFA-10 Registration Guide: When and How to File in Massachusetts
MGL Chapter 140, Section 122B - Ammunition Sale License
Referenced in: Massachusetts Ammunition Laws: Purchase, Storage, and Transport
MGL Chapter 140, Section 123 - Dealer Conditions
Referenced in: Massachusetts Ammunition Laws: Purchase, Storage, and Transport
Referenced in: Inheriting Firearms in Massachusetts: Legal Guide for Heirs
MGL Chapter 140, Section 128A - Firearm Transfers
Referenced in: eFA-10 Registration Guide: When and How to File in Massachusetts
MGL Chapter 140, Section 128A - Firearm Transfers
Referenced in: Massachusetts Ammunition Laws: Purchase, Storage, and Transport
MGL Chapter 140, Section 129B - Firearm Identification Card
Referenced in: Massachusetts Ammunition Laws: Purchase, Storage, and Transport
MGL Chapter 140, Section 129B - Firearm Identification Card
Referenced in: Massachusetts FID Card: What You Can and Cannot Do
MGL Chapter 140, Section 129B - Firearm Identification Card
Referenced in: Private Firearms Sales in Massachusetts: Complete Legal Guide
MGL Chapter 140, Section 129C - Heir or Devisee Exemption
Referenced in: Inheriting Firearms in Massachusetts: Legal Guide for Heirs
MGL Chapter 140, Section 129C - Limited Exemptions
Referenced in: eFA-10 Registration Guide: When and How to File in Massachusetts
MGL Chapter 140, Section 131 - License to Carry
Referenced in: Massachusetts Ammunition Laws: Purchase, Storage, and Transport
MGL Chapter 140, Section 131L - Firearm Storage
Referenced in: Inheriting Firearms in Massachusetts: Legal Guide for Heirs
MGL Chapter 140, Section 131L - Firearm Storage
Referenced in: Massachusetts Ammunition Laws: Purchase, Storage, and Transport
MGL Chapter 269, Section 11C - Serialization Offenses
Referenced in: Frame Transfers: How to Buy Off-Roster Handguns in Massachusetts
New Hampshire Legislature. RSA Chapter 159-B
Referenced in: Suppressors, New Hampshire, and Dual Residency: A Path That Stays in New Hampshire
Office of the Attorney General. 940 CMR 16.00: Handgun Sales
Referenced in: Frame Transfers: How to Buy Off-Roster Handguns in Massachusetts
Office of the Attorney General. 940 CMR 16.00: Handgun Sales
Referenced in: 940 CMR 16.00: AG Handgun Sales Regulations
Office of the Attorney General. 940 CMR 16.00: Handgun Sales
Referenced in: AG Handgun Sales Enforcement Notice
Office of the Attorney General. Enforcement Notice on Assault Weapons (2016)
Referenced in: Section 131M: Grandfathering Assault-Style Firearms (Massachusetts)
Office of the Attorney General. Enforcement of Ban on Copycat Assault Weapons
Referenced in: AG Healey's 2016 Enforcement Notice on Assault Weapons
Office of the Attorney General. Enforcing the Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban
Referenced in: AG Enforcement Notice on Copies and Duplicates (July 20, 2016)
Office of the Attorney General. Enforcing the Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban
Referenced in: AG Healey's 2016 Enforcement Notice on Assault Weapons
Official United States Code, Sections 932 and 933
Referenced in: 18 USC §§921-931: Gun Control Act Overview
Official United States Code, Title 18 Chapter 44
Referenced in: 18 USC §§921-931: Gun Control Act Overview
Peterson Law. Massachusetts firearms suitability overview
Referenced in: Massachusetts LTC Suitability and Denial: What Disqualifies You
SCOTUS Docket 25-566 Amicus Brief
Referenced in: Capen v. Campbell: First Circuit Upholds Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban
SCOTUSblog. Worman v. Healey Docket
Referenced in: Worman v. Healey: First Circuit Upholds AWB Under Pre-Bruen Framework
Secretary of the Commonwealth. 2026 Ballot Question Announcements
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 128A: Private Firearm Transfer Provisions
Secretary of the Commonwealth. Elections Division
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws
Secretary of the Commonwealth. July 7, 2026 hearing notice for proposed 515 CMR 3.00 amendments
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws
Secretary of the Commonwealth. July 7, 2026 hearing notice for proposed 515 CMR 3.00 amendments
Referenced in: Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: What Changed
Superior Court Model Instruction - Large Capacity Weapon or Feeding Device
Referenced in: Three Grandfathering Dates and the Burden of Proof
Supreme Court of the United States. Bondi v. VanDerStok
Referenced in: Untraceable Firearms (Ghost Guns) in Massachusetts: What the Law Says
Supreme Court of the United States. District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008)
Referenced in: District of Columbia v. Heller: An Individual Right
Supreme Court of the United States. Grant v. Higgins docket
Referenced in: Capen v. Campbell: First Circuit Upholds Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban
Supreme Court of the United States. Grant v. Higgins, No. 25-566 docket
Referenced in: Massachusetts Chapter 135: Complete Guide to the New Gun Laws
Supreme Court of the United States. McDonald v. City of Chicago, 561 U.S. 742 (2010)
Referenced in: District of Columbia v. Heller: An Individual Right
Supreme Court of the United States. McDonald v. City of Chicago, 561 U.S. 742 (2010)
Referenced in: McDonald v. City of Chicago: Second Amendment Applies to the States
Supreme Court of the United States. NYSRPA v. Bruen
Referenced in: Capen v. Campbell: First Circuit Upholds Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban
Supreme Court of the United States. NYSRPA v. Bruen
Referenced in: Hanlon v. Campbell: NRA and GOAL Challenge Massachusetts Assault-Style Firearms Ban
Supreme Court of the United States. NYSRPA v. Bruen
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 128: Dealer Licensing Violations and the Assault-Style Firearm Framework
Supreme Court of the United States. NYSRPA v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022)
Referenced in: Commonwealth v. Thomson: Under-21 LTC Requirement Challenged at SJC
Supreme Court of the United States. NYSRPA v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022)
Referenced in: AG Enforcement Notice on Copies and Duplicates (July 20, 2016)
Supreme Court of the United States. NYSRPA v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022)
Referenced in: NYSRPA v. Bruen: Supreme Court Establishes Historical Tradition Test
Supreme Court of the United States. NYSRPA v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022)
Referenced in: Analysis: Impact of Bruen on Massachusetts Firearms Licensing
Supreme Court of the United States. NYSRPA v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022)
Referenced in: Non-Resident Temporary License to Carry
Supreme Court of the United States. United States v. Hemani
Referenced in: 18 USC §922(g): Federal Prohibited Persons
Supreme Court of the United States. United States v. Hemani
Referenced in: Marijuana and Firearms in Massachusetts: The Federal-State Conflict
Supreme Court of the United States. United States v. Hemani
Referenced in: Massachusetts LTC Suitability and Denial: What Disqualifies You
Supreme Court of the United States. United States v. Rahimi
Referenced in: 18 USC §922(g): Federal Prohibited Persons
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Almeida, 381 Mass. 420 (1980)
Referenced in: Vehicle Carry in Massachusetts: Passengers, Storage, and Rideshare
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Benoit, 452 Mass. 212 (2008)
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Boone, 356 Mass. 85 (1969)
Referenced in: Vehicle Carry in Massachusetts: Passengers, Storage, and Rideshare
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Carlino, 449 Mass. 71 (2007)
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Grassie, 476 Mass. 202 (2017)
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Harrington, 379 Mass. 446 (1980)
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Iglesia, 403 Mass. 132 (1988)
Referenced in: Home Defense by Unlicensed Residents in Massachusetts
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. King, 460 Mass. 80 (2011)
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Lindsey, 396 Mass. 840 (1986)
Referenced in: Home Defense by Unlicensed Residents in Massachusetts
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. McGowan, 464 Mass. 232 (2013)
Referenced in: Home Defense by Unlicensed Residents in Massachusetts
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. McKinnon, 446 Mass. 263 (2006)
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Ortega, 480 Mass. 603 (2018)
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Peloquin, 437 Mass. 204 (2002)
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Pike, 428 Mass. 393 (1998)
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Reyes, 464 Mass. 245 (2013)
Referenced in: Vehicle Carry in Massachusetts: Passengers, Storage, and Rideshare
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Reyes, 464 Mass. 245 (2013)
Referenced in: Home Defense by Unlicensed Residents in Massachusetts
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Romero, 464 Mass. 648 (2013)
Referenced in: Vehicle Carry in Massachusetts: Passengers, Storage, and Rideshare
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Romero, 464 Mass. 648 (2013)
Referenced in: Home Defense by Unlicensed Residents in Massachusetts
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Santos, 454 Mass. 770 (2009)
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Shaffer, 367 Mass. 508 (1975)
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Walker, 443 Mass. 213 (2005)
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
Supreme Judicial Court. Commonwealth v. Wallace, 460 Mass. 118 (2011)
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law in Massachusetts: Duty to Retreat and Castle Doctrine
The Civil Rights Coalition. Repeal Chapter 135
Referenced in: November 2026 Ballot Question: The Vote to Repeal Chapter 135
The Civil Rights Coalition. Repeal Chapter 135 - Vote NO
Referenced in: 2026 Ballot Referendum: Repealing Chapter 135
The Reload. Federal Judge Upholds Massachusetts Handgun Roster
Referenced in: 940 CMR 16.00: AG Handgun Sales Regulations
The Reload. Federal Judge Upholds Massachusetts Handgun Roster
Referenced in: AG Handgun Sales Enforcement Notice
The Reload. Supreme Court assault-weapons case context
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 128: Dealer Licensing Violations and the Assault-Style Firearm Framework
Third Circuit. Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs v. Attorney General
Referenced in: Capen v. Campbell: First Circuit Upholds Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban
Third Circuit. Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs v. Attorney General
Referenced in: Hanlon v. Campbell: NRA and GOAL Challenge Massachusetts Assault-Style Firearms Ban
Third Circuit. Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs v. Attorney General
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 128: Dealer Licensing Violations and the Assault-Style Firearm Framework
Third Circuit. Revell v. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, 598 F.3d 128 (2010)
Referenced in: Vehicle Carry in Massachusetts: Passengers, Storage, and Rideshare
Transportation Security Administration. Transporting Firearms and Ammunition
Referenced in: Transporting Firearms in Massachusetts: Legal Requirements
U.S. Congress. 18 U.S.C. Section 921(a)(3)
Referenced in: "Readily Converted": The Undefined Middle Ground in Massachusetts Firearms Law
U.S. Congress. 18 U.S.C. Section 922
Referenced in: Marijuana and Firearms in Massachusetts: The Federal-State Conflict
U.S. Congress. 18 U.S.C. Section 922
Referenced in: Massachusetts LTC Suitability and Denial: What Disqualifies You
U.S. Congress. 18 U.S.C. Section 926A
Referenced in: Suppressors, New Hampshire, and Dual Residency: A Path That Stays in New Hampshire
U.S. Congress. 18 U.S.C. Section 926A
Referenced in: FOPA Safe Passage Through Massachusetts: A Theory, Not a Shield
U.S. Congress. 18 USC Section 926A, Firearms Owners' Protection Act
Referenced in: Vehicle Carry in Massachusetts: Passengers, Storage, and Rideshare
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Worman v. Healey, 922 F.3d 26 (1st Cir. 2019)
Referenced in: Worman v. Healey: First Circuit Upholds AWB Under Pre-Bruen Framework
U.S. Department of Justice Amicus Brief - Granata v. Campbell
Referenced in: 501 CMR 7.07: Roster Form and Publication
U.S. Department of Justice Amicus Brief - Granata v. Campbell
Referenced in: 940 CMR 16.00: AG Handgun Sales Regulations
U.S. Department of Justice. Federal Firearm Rights Restoration
Referenced in: 18 USC §922(g): Federal Prohibited Persons
U.S. Department of Justice. Product-specific marijuana scheduling action
Referenced in: Marijuana and Firearms in Massachusetts: The Federal-State Conflict
U.S. Department of Justice. Product-specific marijuana scheduling action
Referenced in: 18 USC §922(g): Federal Prohibited Persons
U.S. Reports Volume 554 - District of Columbia v. Heller
Referenced in: District of Columbia v. Heller: An Individual Right
U.S. Reports Volume 561 - McDonald v. City of Chicago
Referenced in: McDonald v. City of Chicago: Second Amendment Applies to the States
U.S. Supreme Court Docket 19-404 - Worman v. Healey
Referenced in: Worman v. Healey: First Circuit Upholds AWB Under Pre-Bruen Framework
U.S. Supreme Court Docket 25A1424 - Beckwith v. Frey
Referenced in: Beckwith v. Frey: First Circuit Vacates Injunction Against Maine Waiting Period
United States Code, Title 18, Section 922(z)
Referenced in: MGL Chapter 140, Section 131L: Firearms Storage Requirements
United States Code, Title 18, Section 926A
Referenced in: Transporting Firearms in Massachusetts: Legal Requirements
USCCA. Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map
Referenced in: Massachusetts Concealed Carry Reciprocity Guide
WBUR. Gun Law Opponents Sue to Challenge Restrictions on Young Adults (Feb. 2025)
Referenced in: Analysis: Impact of Bruen on Massachusetts Firearms Licensing
WBUR. Massachusetts young-adult firearms challenge
Referenced in: Capen v. Campbell: First Circuit Upholds Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban